
Wine production techniques
Wine production involves several key steps: 1. **Harvesting**: Grapes are picked from vineyards when they reach the right ripeness. 2. **Crushing and Pressing**: Grapes are crushed to release their juice, with skins and seeds often included for red wines. 3. **Fermentation**: Yeast is added to the juice, converting sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide. 4. **Maturation**: The wine ages in barrels or tanks to develop flavors. 5. **Filtering and Bottling**: The wine is filtered to remove solids, then bottled for sale. Each step influences the wine's taste and quality, creating a wide variety of styles.